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Subaru specialists in the Hartford, CT area?

i've asked my mechanic buddies but no one seems to know of a real Subie specialist in CT. i have an appointment at a dealership on Friday for timing belt and some other stuff but i want some more options if this thing needs more work. i was quoted $375 for timing belt, $160 for tensioner pulley, $500ish for water pump and oil pump if needed. seeing some other people's quotes for all that plus more PLUS head gaskets is just a few hundred more, i'm thinking area prices are inflated even for dealerships. if anyone knows, i'd love to hear. thanks!